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A dark night sky, just a few stars littered about the ever so endless void… it always fascinated Angela. Not for any hopeful reason, not at all— just a morbid fascination of if she could harness this power…what could she achieve with it? The volatile nature of the cosmos was something nobody ever dared to try and tap into, or if they have it ended rather… poorly. For lack of better words! Silently typing in new numbers, everything is a statistic in her world— how many are alive, how many dead, how many in the middle! Even if that sounds a bit odd, she has seen some interesting things in her line of work. Red wings glow harshly against the base’s white and grey metals, Angela’s legs hanging off the side of the balcony which sat right outside her laboratory— a gift from Ana! And how grateful she is for it … being able to reach new heights and push away limits of her experiments. Even if Vengeance, herself, could have funded the whole thing… A little gift is never denied. So lost in thought, but vigilance never failed her and it doesn’t now! Angela’s head snapped up at the sound of heels clicking against metal, white strands of hair falling from the rather messy bun it's been kept in. Now who could be up at this hour ? Perhaps Tracer! No … she is out on a mission with Brigitte. Finally a faint light came from a catwalk above, almost gentle. Quickly she slipped a red mask resembling a skull onto her face, if this is an intruder she’d rather her face not be seen. Tablet set aside, pistol taken from a holster… such a violent response .
“Theres no need for violence? Yes?” The light seemed to speak, slowly a form appearing from thin air. Soft wings fluttering, a halo around pale blue hair and head-wings. Outfit feather-like and ethereal, like some other worldly being . Radiating a calm energy, comforting. Head tilting down to stare at Angela.
Vengeance only glared back, a hand raised to point the gun at the unknown figure. Yes ! It is. “Well, when you invade on my base…what am I supposed to think?” She hummed , finger resting on the trigger. Ready to fire.
The figure hummed as if considering the words, a smile appearing on her face. “I do suppose that is rather disrespectful…but curiosity is such a strong thing! You would know!” She exclaimed , wings puffing up like a bird would when excited. “You were so fixated on me above, I thought I would come say hi!”
Say.. hello? This one is either very naive or very confident. That isn’t the point though, what does she mean by ‘fixated on me above’? Sure, Vengeance has been watching the sky— stargazing. What is this … being. Perhaps a rather advanced omnic? Magic doesn’t exist! It shouldn’t, so what is the explanation? After a moment of hesitation she finally shot, a loud blast from her pistol. “You are not welcomed here !”
The moment the gun went off the figure moved almost like water, elegantly with a disrupted flow to the side. Shaking her head almost disappointed, disappearing off the catwalk. “That is no way to welcome a guest, you are interested in the cosmos …” Re-appearing behind Vengeance, fingers running over mechanical wings like the two have known each other forever. So, she is rather confident!
Vengeance growled whenever feeling pressure on her back, lurching away to shoot again. Who does she think she is !?
“Oh please calm down! I just want to chat.” The figure pleaded, almost a pout as she side-stepped the shot once again. Finally a good look at angelic like features — makeup peppered gently on. More of that blue hues around the eyes, lips a soft pink. “Please?”
Finally.. pausing for just a moment, she could get benefit out of this. Gun put down, neck craned back to get a glance at the other. Grinning beneath that mask.. “Talk? We may if you wish… but it is cold out here, let us go inside.” Hands motioning as she began to walk, a keycard to a security door before keeping it open for the being. Shutting harshly after the two got inside, laboratory lights flicked on at the movement. Red accents matching Vengeance’s suit.
The angel seemed satisfied with this response , swiftly falling behind in step — eyes glancing around taking in the entire room. Finding it rather interesting ! “It is quite nice here, did you design it yourself?” She asked , head craning bird-like.
Vengeance grabbed two seats as the other spoke, sitting down in one with legs crossed atop one another… patting the one in front of her. “No, a friend of mine did. Now, I would like to ask a few questions before we begin whatever you … have to say.” Looking the angel up and down with curiosity, such an ethereal being. Beauty you’d rarely find .
“A few questions? Well I am not opposed!” She smiled before taking a seat — hands resting on her lap. Even sitting rather regal, like she is above everyone else.
With that Vengeance took a second to think, well let’s start with basics… “I have to ask because I am rather curious, what are you? Because you are definitely .. otherworldly . Never seen before.” The doctor questioned, leaning forward with interest. Examining the specimen.
Straight to the point? She is not opposed to that , and it is rather owed. The angel just showed up and intruded on someone’s property ! Nothing is done without calculation though. “What.. am I?” A finger coming to rest on her lip, like those dramatized characters whenever thinking. “I am everything and nothing! The stars while also the vast void… but if you are looking for a name, Caelestis.”
Well that is a surprise! She got more than asked for… but that confirms it, perhaps a goddess? “Well, Caelestis…” Vengeance paused for a moment. Eyes narrowing beneath that mask of hers. “Why are you here?” Seems like a valid question, even if she technically was told earlier .
“I already told you silly! To speak to you, we have been watching each other on so many dark nights. I always shined the brightest to catch your attention.” Caelestis stated, demeanor just… this weird gentle warmth. So kind to a stranger.
What is this being’s goal? To befriend is certainly not it, and if it is then that is.. rather foolish. Honestly! Even so, like always this opportunity will not be passed up by a woman of science and medicine. “You are a star… and even here you shine bright.” Vengeance hummed, standing up and slowly walking around. Brushing fingers over wings… it is just so. Tempting . “You would not mind if I got a sample?” Not hesitating though, instantly pinching fingers and grabbing a feather. Tucking it away into a drawer.
Ignoring the sharp pain which is immediately washed away as a new feather appears in place. A slight pink blush on cheeks, how wonderful it is to be so up close to Vengeance! For she has been admiring longer.. learning the other and observing . “Of course not, a bit of a warning would have been appreciated though.”
“..Right.” Vengeance didn’t pay any mind to the words, a soft click from the built in cameras within the skull mask. Just for later! For safekeeping… never know when she might encounter this angel again. It would be enjoyable though , being able to grab more samples…learn everything about whatever species Caelestis is. A mix ? Or is this just a human form , is she something beyond mortal understanding . “Now, go on, What do you wish to discuss?”
Caelestis smiled at the opportunity , not even a real conversation she wanted to have! Just to be able to ramble about everything the angel has seen of this … devil . “Oh it’s really just questions! Every night I see ships, soldiers, and more leaving and entering this facility. Now I am not dumb , do not take me as so if you have not already … “ Caelestis paused , watching Vengeance’s body language for anything different . “What is this all for?”
Vengeance froze in her tracks , eyes finally meeting the other’s. Well that is not something you hear everyday! Is it? “What… this is all for? I assume you do not want me to sugarcoat it for you, so we will get to the point . Power, to be at the top of the world.” Simple as that , finally clicking off that mask… a glint in Angela’s eyes. Greed , the want of more .
There it is , the look Caelestis has seen every night. Star-like freckles seemed to light up, followed by that halo which rested upon her head. “You are ambitious …” The angel commented , continuing after. “And quite beautiful! ..We will keep in touch. Thank you!” A flash of light , until her figure vanished. Just a soft shimmer left behind that left right after a few seconds .
Silence, that is all. Angela began to prepare her work station, there is much to do. “Yes… may we keep in touch, my angel.”